Juan Borgia the Younger

Giovanni Borgia, 2nd Duke of Gandia (1476-1497) was Duke of Gandia from 1488 to 1497 and the eldest son of Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI). He was murdered in 1497 by his brother Cesare Borgia over jealousy.

Biography
Giovanni Borgia was the son of Rodrigo Borgia and Vannozza dei Cattanei (his mistress), born in Rome in 1476. He was the eldest child of the Houes of Borgia. Juan was originally made the Captain-General of the Papal States' army, to the jealousy of his brother Cesare Borgia. In 1488 he was made the Duke of Gandia, a title which he held until his death.

Death
Cesare sent courtesan Fiora Cavazza to assassinate Juan in order to take over the favor of his father. While having sex with Cavazza, Borgia's throat was slit by Cavazza's knife. Cesare became the new Captain-General as well as a cardinal.